Youth Worker → SEN Teaching Assistant Flexible / Supply Work Weston-Super-Mare

Are you a Youth Worker looking to take your skills into education? Tradewind Recruitment is supporting individuals with youth work backgrounds to transition into SEN Teaching Assistant roles across specialist schools in the South West.

Your experience in building relationships, managing behaviour, and supporting vulnerable young people makes you a strong fit for working within SEN settings.

The Role

Support pupils with additional needs including SEMH, ASC and communication difficulties Work 1:1 or with small groups to support learning and emotional development Use your behaviour management and de-escalation skills in the classroom Help create a calm, structured and supportive environment Build strong, trusting relationships with pupilsOpportunities Available

Flexible, day-to-day supply work Full-time and part-time roles Longer-term and potential permanent opportunities Ongoing support and CPD to support your transition into educationThe Ideal Candidate

Background in youth work, support work, coaching or similar Experience working with young people who may display challenging behaviour Calm, resilient and able to build rapport quickly A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs Open to learning and developing within an education settingWhy Work with Tradewind?

Your income matters: Best possible rates of pay Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses Your flexibility matters: Work that fits your lifestyle Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer Your values matter: Inclusive and supportive teamIf you're a Youth Worker looking for a rewarding career in education, apply today to start your journey as a SEN Teaching Assistant with Tradewind Recruitment